Bank - Commercial Lender

Position: Commercial Lender

Reports To: Bank President

Location: Amarillo Branch, 6900 I-40 West, Ste. 125 Amarillo, TX, 79106

Remote: ☐  YES or ☒  NO

Exempt: ☒   Non-exempt: ☐

Compensation & Benefits: $65,000 – $100,00 annually

First Bank & Trust of Memphis-Amarillo offers a comprehensive benefit package and PTO (paid time off) for eligible employees. The benefit package includes Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, options to participate in a Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Life and AD&D coverage, voluntary Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental insurance. In addition, eligible employees have the option to participate in a company retirement plan.

Role Overview

The Commercial Lender is a key financial position responsible for developing, managing, and evaluating a portfolio of commercial loan accounts. This individual coordinates with the Bank President in implementing bank policy and procedures, ensuring all loans are within established lending guidelines, and providing profitability to the bank at minimum risk. This role requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional who can analyze complex financial data, structure customized lending solutions, and proactively drive business development while maintaining a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Essential Duties:

• Interview loan applicants and analyze complex financial data, including statements and tax returns, to determine the creditworthiness of prospective borrowers.
• Establish and negotiate terms under which credit will be extended, including rates, loan structure, and collateral requirements, based on the borrower’s financial status and the bank’s lending policy.
• Underwrite and analyze credit and financial information to determine creditworthiness.
• Prepare loan proposals, presentations, and detailed credit memos for loan committees or internal approvers.
• Approve loans up to individual lending authority and serve as the contact officer on loans exceeding this limit.
• Monitor and evaluate the financial condition of existing loans through direct inspection, review of interim financial reports, and personal interviews.
• Manage a loan portfolio and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to drive growth and success.
• Develop new business by actively contacting prospective customers and cross-selling bank products and services.
• Monitor loan repayment activities and assist with collection duties on past-due accounts.
• Communicate loan decisions, terms, and conditions to clients and ensure all loan documentation is compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in various community affairs to increase the bank's visibility and create new business opportunities.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of credit and financial analysis, with the ability to evaluate and analyze complex financial statements and tax returns.
• Knowledge of loan documentation and portfolio management is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (using accurate word usage, grammar, and spelling) to present to committees and communicate clearly with clients.
• Professional phone etiquette is essential.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build long-term relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and lending policies and procedures, ensuring all documentation complies.

Experience & Education

• A technical level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate program in business administration, finance, related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience required.
• At least 5 to 7 years of progressively increasing responsible commercial lending experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• This is a primarily sedentary position, involving prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
• The role requires the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and maintain a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• The ability to follow policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions, and maintain confidentiality is essential.
• The employee must have physical strength and dexterity to handle routine office materials and tools, with occasional lifting and transporting up to 25 lbs.

First Bank & Trust-Amarillo is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment are considered equally, and no distinction is made based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status. Bank19 is also committed to providing qualified applicants and employees reasonable accommodation, when necessary, to enable the individuals to complete the application process and/or perform the essential functions of the job. An applicant and/or employee requiring reasonable accommodation to perform any essential job function should contact Human Resources.

Salary : $65,000 - $100,000